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R550 TSL

1998 Suzuki GSXR600

Grey Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,423 mi
Last recorded32,423 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki GSXR60024,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR550 TSL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSXR600
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 32,423 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 32,416 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 32,408 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 31,343 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 27,549 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 27,449 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 27,449 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 26,070 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 25,538 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 25,538 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 17 May 2010 25,066 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 May 2009 24,061 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 22,868 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 20,881 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSXR600?

Based on 187,104 MOT tests across 16,713 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
833
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,713
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 3,564
reflector on motorcycle missing 3,182
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,993
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,587
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,361
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R550 TSL is a 1998 Suzuki GSXR600 in Grey with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki GSXR600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 24,285 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki GSXR600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 3,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R550 TSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSXR600 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki GSXR600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R550 TSL registered?

R550 TSL is a 1998 Suzuki GSXR600, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R550 TSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R550 TSL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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